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Minutes of 177th meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee for Projects related to Industrial

Estate/Area, SEZ and Road & Highways held on 16th October, 2017 at Indira Paryavaran

Bhawan, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi

1. Opening remarks by the Chairman

2. Confirmation of the minutes of the 176th meeting held on 8th September, 2017 at

New Delhi

The EAC, having taken note that no comments were offered on the minutes of its 176th

meeting held on 8th September, 2017 at New Delhi, confirmed the same.

3. Consideration of Proposals

3.1 Development of Baggad Industrial Area near Village Baggad, Tehsil Bhim,

District Rajsamand (Rajasthan) by M/s RIICO Limited – Further consideration

for Environmental Clearance – [ IA/RJ/MIS/62679/2015] [F.No.21-103/2015-IA-III]

3.1.1 The project proponent made a presentation and provided the following information to

the Committee:-

(i) The project involves Industrial Area Development (Baggad Industrial Area)

near Village Baggad, Tehsil Bhim, District Rajsamand (Rajasthan) by M/s

RIICO Limited. The project is located at 25°35’59.77”N Latitude and

73°53’53.74”E longitude.

(ii) The total Area of the proposed project site is 102.959 ha as per revenue

records. Industrial as well as Commercial plot are planned to be developed

266 nos. of plots will be developed. Area under industrial plots 61.586 ha,

area under commercial plots are 3.254 ha and 21.852 ha is reserved for roads

while 2.991 ha is reserved for services. Area under green buffer is 3.672 ha

while area reserved for future planning 3.420 ha.

(iii) During construction phase, total water requirement is expected to be 15 KLD

which will be met by Groundwater. During the construction phase, soak pits

and septic tanks will be provided for disposal of waste water. Temporary

sanitary toilets will be provided during peak labour force.

(iv) Baggad Industrial area has a total area of 102.959 ha and a total of 266

industrial plots and category B industries like Marble/granite industries,

Mineral processing industries, general Engineering industries, Bulk drug

formulation, secondary metallurgy processing industries and all other non-

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toxic metallurgical processing industries >5000 tonnes/annum (Steel/iron bar

& wires making Industries) will be permitted in the proposed industrial area.

No A category industries are permitted in the proposed industrial area.

(v) Due to presence of Todgarh Roali Wildlife sanctuary located at 3.37 km from

the proposed industrial area, Project Falls under Category “A” Schedule No. 7

(c) Industrial estates /Parks/ Complex/ areas, export processing Zone, Special

Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotic Parks, Leather complex as per MoEFCC’s EIA

Notification 2006 and further Amendment (2009).

(vi) The industries which are proposed, Mineral Grinding, Marble Processing,

Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries will come-up in the proposed

Industrial Area also, in addition to promoting the drug formulation unit. No

Category A type of industries as per EIA Notification, 14th September, 2006 as

amended on 1st December, 2009 is anticipated.

(vii) Water requirement: Industrial zone: During operation phase, the total water

requirement of Industrial zone of proposed project would be 1203 KLD

excluding 530 KLD treated water. The water requirement during operation

phase will be met by RIICO through ground water. Any extra requirement of

water other than the quantity stated above will be arranged by the industries

themselves. Expected industries to be proposed at project area viz. (Marble,

granite, minerals, & engineering) which are of zero discharge, so CETP will

not be proposed at site. Residential zone: Water requirement of residential

zone of proposed project is 1206 KLD. Water requirement of green area (350

KLD) will be fulfilled by treated Domestic waste water (treated by STP).

Separate distribution network shall be provided for recirculation of STP treated

water for use in green area.

(viii) About 300 kg/day solid waste will be generated in the project. The

biodegradable waste will be processed in OWC and the non-biodegradable

waste generated will be handed over to authorized local vendor.

(ix) Approximately 10 to 15-kg of municipal solid waste will be generated from the

construction camp and construction site. This will be collected and disposed

off in a fenced pit dugout at the site and covered properly after completion of

construction activity. Waste management would be the responsibility of

individual industries. Individual industry will provide system for municipal solid

waste collection, storage and disposal. Each industry shall have to comply

with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2000 and amendments

therefore. Approximately 2000 persons will be involved during the operation

phase of the project. Taking into consideration approximately 0.15-

kg/person/day of municipal solid waste generation, the total municipal waste

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generation in the proposed industrial area will be about 300-kg/day

(x) No Waste water will be discharge outside the RIICO premises. All units will

follow the ZLD policy.

(xi) The power requirement during construction phase shall be met through DG

set and total power requirement during operation phase is around 2 MVA. The

power requirement during operation phase will be met from 2 MVA Grid Sub-

Station (GSS) by Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited.

(xii) Rooftop rainwater of buildings will be collected in 5 RWH tanks and sub

surface barrier to recharge total 320 KLD water after filtration.

(xiii) Parking provision for commercial and personal vehicles will be the

responsibility of individual occupant.

(xiv) Cost of the project: Aprox Rs.3937-Lakhs.

(xv) ToR details: ToR was granted vide letter No.21-103/2015-IA.III dated 18th

June, 2015.

(xvi) Public Hearing: The public hearing was conducted on 17th January, 2017,

Gram Panchyat Building Village Baggad, Teshil-Bhim.

(xvii) Employment potential: During construction phase the requirement of labour

will be 75 persons per day. Local labours will be employed from the

surrounding villages. During Operational phase, there will be both Direct and

Indirect employment generation. About 2000 persons will be directly employed

by RIICO itself for maintenance of the industrial area, among which 500

persons will be skilled labour. Besides, it is expected that the individual

industries may generate employment opportunity for approximately 10,000

persons in total.

(xviii) Benefits of the project: The proposed project will help in the development of

infrastructure for sitting the industrial estate with commercial facilities, which

will provide a total of 266 industrial plots, with different plot sizes. This

infrastructure development will provide a support for the upliftment of the

overall area. Hence, due to the project the overall area will get better road

connectivity and other supporting infrastructure.

3.1.2 During deliberations in 169th meeting held on 6-7 April, 2017, the EAC noted the

following:-

(i) The proposed industrial area in a total area of 102.959 ha, would house

mineral/marble based industries with the raw material obtained from Udaipur and

nearby areas.

(ii) Proposed industrial area is at a distance of 3.37 km from the boundary of

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Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary, for which the necessary recommendations from

the Standing Committee of NBWL and subsequent permission from the State Chief

Wildlife Warden has been obtained.

(iii) During the public hearing conducted on 17th January, 2017, issues were raised

regarding pollution problems, land acquisition, employment opportunities, loss of

agricultural land, drying of wells etc. None of the participants has supported the

proposal.

(iii) The project area is 17 km away from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as well as

Kumbhalgarh IBA. It is also one of the best protected forests remaining in the Aravalli

mountains. Moreover, the project site is also 3.37 km away from Todgarh Raoli

Wildlife Sanctuary. Also species listing is erroneous. Agama tuberculata or Kashmir

Rock Agama is found in North Pakistan, India (West Himalaya, Kashmir, Punjab),

Nepal (Kathmandu), Afghanistan, and China (Tibetan Plateau). None of the Scincilla

spp. of Skink is found in India.

The proposal was not taken forward, especially in view of the outcome of the public

hearing, and desired that the Ministry may also suggest the course of action in such

matters. Further to have correct assessment of the site specific issues, a sub-

committee of the EAC shall inspect the project site, verify the relevant

document/reports and furnish its report to MoEF&CC, which would be placed before

the EAC for further consideration of the proposal.

3.1.3 A team of subcommittee of EAC, MoEF&CC visited the site from 25th to 27th

September, 2017 and report of same is enclosed as Annexure-I.

3.1.4 During deliberations in 177th meeting held on 16th October, the EAC noted the

following:-

(i) There is no Abadi and village with in this project area and net land under

possession of RIICO is 102.959 Ha.

(ii) Todgarh–Raoli wildlife sanctuary is 3.37 km from proposed industrial area.

The sub-committee of EAC visited the site on 25-27 September, 2017. As per

the recommendation of the committee, the RIICO in consultation with the DFO,

Rajsamand will develop a robust human-wildlife conflict mitigation plan with

special focus on leopards, make requisite financial allocations to forest

department for the same and submit to the Committee for consideration.

(iii) There is no zoning in the industrial area has been made

(iv) The total water demand for drinking purpose is 1203 KLD

(v) No residential area proposed in the Industrial area

(vi) Application for permission for using of Ground water for drinking purpose was

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submitted to CGWA

(vii) No water intensive Industries will be allowed in this area. RIICO will not provide

the water to the industries for industrial purpose.

(viii) As per the suggestion of the committee RIICO will revise the planning and

provide traffic circulation plan so as to avoid the traffic congestion by providing

rotaries medians and service road along NH-8 for smooth merging of vehicular

traffic.

(ix) Submitted details about issues raised during public hearing and commitments

given by RIICO about pollution issues, land acquisition, employment to local

youth.

(x) Provision of 1% of total compensation amount will be made for “Village Amenity

Fund” to provide Financial Assistance for community welfare projects in the

villages affected by new industries with a view to ensuring a linkage between

the development of the local community with the process of Industrialization.

(xi) Provision of 1% of total compensation amount will be made under “Skill

Development Fund” for promoting training and skill among persons affected

by establishment of industries on the basis of the manpower requirements of

industries concerned

(xii) Provision of 2% of total compensation amount will be made for creating for

“External Development Fund” to be utilized for strengthening of the approach

roads, street lights, construction of disposal drains outside the industrial areas,

plantation in the vicinity of the area etc.

3.1.5 The EAC, after detailed deliberations, deferred the proposal for want of following

information regarding no clarity on water requirement details and necessary

permissions and submission of document

(i) Submission of water requirement quantity in detail for domestic and industrial

use and source of water for above purpose.

(ii) Copy of permission from CGWA and other concerned authority for using of

ground water for drinking purpose and other water source for industrial

purpose

(iii) A report on detailed hydrological study which includes abstraction of ground

water, water budgeting, recharging of ground water and construction of

rainwater harvesting structures for augmentation of ground water levels

(iv) Submission of man-animal conflict management plan in consultation with DFO

Rajsamand.

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3.2 Proposed Multi-product SEZ/Industrial park at Gopalpur, Ganjam, Orissa by

M/s Tata Steel Limited – Further consideration of Environmental and CRZ

Clearance - [IA/OR/NCP/29391/2015] [F. No. 21-136/2015-IA.III]

3.2.1 The project proponent made a presentation and provided the following information to

the Committee:-

(i) The proposal involves Multi-Product SEZ/Industrial Park at Gopalpur Village,

Ganjam District in Odisha promoted by M/s TATA Steel Special Economic Zone

Limited.

(ii) The project is located at 19° 19’ 35” N Latitude and 84° 55’ 10” E longitude.

(iii) The project activity is scheduled in 7 (c), Category A.

(iv) During construction phase, total water requirement is expected about 15 KLD

which will be met by rainwater harvesting, ground water sources/tankers.

During the construction phase, soak pits and septic tanks will be provided for

disposal of waste water. Temporary sanitary toilets will be provided during peak

labour force.

(v) During operational phase, total water demand of the project is expected to be

33.5 MLD and the same will be met from (Source: Desalination plant - 15 MLD,

other sources (rain water harvesting, ground & surface water) - 7 MLD &

recycled water-11.5 MLD (22 MLD fresh water + 11.5 MLD treated water).

Wastewater generated (15 MLD) will be treated in CETP & STP. 14.5 MLD of

treated waste water will be recycled (11.5 MLD for Industrial use/flushing, 7

MLD for landscape/Greenbelt and excess treated water shall be discharged to

the sea along with brine.

(vi) About 14.6 TPD solid wastes will be generated in the project. The

biodegradable waste (7.8 TPD) will be processed in Organic Waste Converters

into manure and the non-biodegradable waste generated (6.8 TPD) will be

handed over to authorized local recyclers/re-processors.

(vii) The total power requirement during construction phase is 255 MW and will be

met from state grid. In Phase-I, 55 MVA & Phase-II 200 MVA power supply is

proposed to be tapped from the existing Narendrapur 220kV substation.

(viii) Rooftop rainwater of buildings, roads & greenbelt will be collected in Rain water

harvesting tanks and the collected water will be utilized after filtration. A Storm

water retention pond/reservoir (6 lakh m3 capacity) is proposed.

(ix) Utilities, rail & road corridors, Heavy vehicle parking etc. are proposed in 283

acres of industrial park.

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(x) Diversion of forest land – Yes, Stage-I approval for diversion of forest land

(3.792 ha) has been obtained from MoEF&CC, Eastern Regional Office,

Bhubaneswar (Letter no: 5-ORB295/2016-BHU dated 19th December, 2016.

(xi) Energy saving measures would be adopted and solar lighting is proposed for

street lights & common areas etc.

(xii) It is not located within 10 km of any Eco Sensitive areas.

(xiii) There is no court case pending against the project.

(xiv) Investment/Cost of the project is estimated to be Rs.1920 crores.

(xv) Employment Potential – Around 15000 direct and indirect job opportunities

will be generated by the proposed project development by 2027. Preference

would be given to the local people for engagement opportunities and the govt.

guidelines would be followed in this regard.

(xvi) Benefits of the project –

a) SEZ/Industrial parks support start ups, new enterprise incubation,

development of knowledge – based business, and offers an environment

where local and international firms can interact with centers of knowledge

creation.

b) They act as innovation club, promoting interactive learning and the

commercialization of research outputs and can exploit local entrepreneurial

skills

c) Able to attract new business by providing an integrated infrastructure at

single location and will attract the International & national markets with

Exports & Imports

d) Improvement in communication, transport, education, community

development and medical facilities.

e) Overall change in employment and income opportunity.

f) The State Government will also benefit directly from the proposed

SEZ/Industrial Park through increased revenue from royalties, excise duty

and stowing duty.

g) Additional housing demand for rental/Permanent accommodation will

increase.

(xvii) ToR details: ToR was granted vide letter No.21-136/2015- IA.III dated 12th

November, 2015.

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(xviii) Public Hearing: The Public Hearing was conducted on 02.12.2016 at

Berhampur University playground under Konisi Tehsil, District Ganjam

(Odisha).

(xix) If project is in CRZ Area – As the project is going to utilise desalinated water

to meet its water requirement from Bay of Bengal – 2.2 km (SE). Tata Steel has

been granted CRZ Clearance from OCZMA and MoEF on 16th June 2012 and

18th March 2013 respectively for 1.2 MGD (5.5 MLD) desalination plant in

phase –I. (F.No: 11-62/2012-IA.III:18th March, 2013). This clearance is for the

intake volume of 568 m3/hr (initial Phase), 28406 m3/hr (Final Phase) and brine

discharge of 341 m3/hr (Initial Phase), 20831 m3/hr (Final Phase).

3.2.2 During deliberations in its 169th meeting held on 6-7 April, 2017, the EAC noted that

the proposal is development of multi-product SEZ/industrial park in a total area of

1009 ha with a total water requirement of 33.5 MLD. Out of it, 15 MLD is proposed to

be met through desalination plant which would essentially require sea water intake

and outfall facility in CRZ area. As such, the proposal first requires recommendations

of the State Coastal Zone Management Authority in this regard.

The project proponent informed that the CRZ clearance was granted by the Ministry

on 18th March, 2013 for ‘Sea water intake and brine discharge from 1.2 MGD

desalination plant for 400000 TPA for Rebar Mill & 55 TPA Ferro Chrome plant’ at

Gopalpur village, District Ganjam (Odisha). The said desalination plant shall be partly

meeting the water requirement for the proposed SEZ. The Committee took

cognizance of the same, and clarified that the SEZ project would require

enhancement of existing intake and outfall facilities, and thus requires fresh

concurrence from the Odisha CZMA in the name of M/s Tata Steel SEZ Ltd (a

subsidiary of M/s Tata Steel Ltd).

The EIA report has serious deficiencies on ecological and biodiversity aspects, as

listed below:-

Methodology

1. The dominance index is never multiplied by 100 which is done in the report. The

dominance index is always expressed from 0 to 1. The formula given in the

report seems to denote ‘Relative abundance’ and not dominance index. ‘Relative

abundance’ can be expressed in percentage.

2. ‘Cencex Index’ which has been mentioned in report seems to be a case of

spelling mistake. If the author wants to do a ‘census’ of bird species found, then

the calculation will be different. According to the formula given of the ‘Cencex

Index’ calculates ‘Density’. In that case, the formula has to be modified according

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to the method (point count or transect) used for counting birds.

3. ‘Species Richness Index’: It cannot be expressed as total number of species

found in an area. If author is mentioning the word ‘Index’ then they have to use

appropriate formula to calculate the species richness of each site.

4. ‘Species Diversity Index’: The formula for Margalef diversity index is [d= (S-1)/ln

N], Where S is the number of species, and N is the total number of individuals in

the sample. The formula given in the report is not very clear.

After mentioning these many indexes in the report only one index has been

calculated which is mentioned in the report as diversity index.

Birds

1. There are gross mistakes in common and scientific name of birds. For example,

Large Cuckoo-shrike Coracina macei is mentioned as ‘Indian large cuckoo

shrink’. This is a resident species with distribution range covering the whole of

India. It is not ‘migratory in habit’ as mentioned in the report. The whole table in

Annexure V for birds have to be reworked as most of the species names are

incorrect in terms of spelling mistakes and way of writing. ‘Tyto capensis’

mentioned in the report is ‘African Grass Owl’ which is not found in Indian

subcontinent. Larius ridibundu is correctly written as ‘Larus ridibundus’.

According to the current classification it has been updated to ‘Chroico cephalus

ridibundus’ which is ‘Black-headed Gull’. In the same row the common name of

the species is mentioned as ‘Wook Peaker Black’ which in not only incorrect

species but has also been spelled incorrectly.

Butterflies and Insects

(i) Overall no proper; rather wrong information is produced about insect’s biology.

There are mistakes in insect classification also. Most of the members of

Family Nymphalidae are included in Family Hesperiidae while there is no

mention of any member of latter one. Pupal stage of the butterfly is

metamorphic phase and do not feed voraciously as stated in the report.

(ii) Common names and scientific names of almost half of the species do not

match. Hence it is difficult to know their occurrence status. Following species

are mainly restricted to Northernmost and north-east part of India but still they

have been included in the report. Common batwing Atrophaneura varuna is

found only in northern part of India (Kumaon to Sikkim, Assam). Common

Raven Papilio caster is found in Sikkim, Assam Burma only. Blue Peacock

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Papilio arcturus is found only in west Kashmir to Sikkim, Assam and Burma.

Amphibians and Reptiles

(i) Rattle snakes are found only in North America and Mexico and not in India.

(ii) Mabuya is a genus of long-tailed skinks restricted to species from the

America.

(iii) Chameleon calcaratus is a reptile and not a mammal species. Moreover, this

Chameleon species is only found in Saudi Arabia.

Fishes

The checklist is outdated and is far away from current trends in freshwater fish

taxonomy.

(i) Oxygaster argentea (Day 1867) – its described from Bhavani River, tributary

of Kaveri River. Nothing is known about this species except first description.

Very unlikely to occur in Ganges plain.

(ii) Aillacoha: There is no such species or genus exists.

The proposal was not taken forward due to the observations of the EAC as at para

above. It is thus advised to get a fresh concurrence from the Odisha CZMA in the

name of M/s Tata Steel SEZ Ltd (a subsidiary of M/s Tata Steel Ltd). It is also

advised to get one season rapid survey for biodiversity including its conservation

plan from recognised institute of repute. The proposal can then be placed to the

Committee for consideration of EC

3.2.3 During deliberations in 177th meeting held on 16th October, 2017, the EAC noted the

following:-

(i) The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA) has

recommended the marine facilities for the sea water intake and outfall of

15 MLD Desalination plant by M/s Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited

to MoEF&CC for grant of CRZ clearance under CRZ notification 2011 in its

29th meeting on 29.07.2017.

(ii) Marine EIA study for seawater intake and brine reject discharge for setting up

15 MLD desalination plant at Gopalpur, Ganjam district, Odisha has been

carried out by M/s. Indomer Coastal Hydraulics (P) Ltd, Chennai.

(iii) The desalination plant will receive 37.5 MLD of sea water from Bay of

Bengal.15 MLD of permeate water through Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant will

be used by the Industrial Park for various processes and drinking water

requirements. 22.5 MLD brine rejected water will be sent back to the sea at

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the rate of 937m3/hr. Desalination Plant will have a pre-treatment plant,

filtration plant, reverse osmosis chambers including high pressure pump,

energy recovery system and pumps for discharging the outfall

(iv) The salinity of the brine reject water will be 65ppt which is 30 ppt higher than

the ambient average seawater salinity (35 ppt). Total length of intake pipeline

is 3750 m and the total length of outfall pipeline from outfall diffuser to

desalination plant is 3855 m

(v) Biodiversity study was done by SACON and details as hereunder:

• Systematic field surveys were conducted during July 2017 to assess the

biodiversity of the proposed Industrial Park. The avifauna along with other

taxa such as butterflies, dragon flies, herpetofauna and mammals were

recorded.

• The proposed industrial park area is covered by grasslands with several small

water bodies (mostly artificial) & few patches of woody vegetation 6 natural

water bodies (6 hectares) were found.

• The study area is mostly dominated by grasslands recorded a total over 500

species of flora and fauna from the area

• A creek crosses the land in north-south direction near the eastern boundary

of the area.

• Green belt development with native plant species all along the boundaries of

natural water bodies and creek within the study area have been proposed for

effective conservation of the biodiversity.

(vi) Marine Impact Assessment and mitigation measures proposed.

(vii) Proponent submitted written commitment on following points as desired by

EAC during discussions:

• Not use of any ground water for proposed multi –product SEZ/Industrial

park

• Enhance skill development activities for the local community which

would cater to the future needs of the of Industrial park and increase

skill levels of local people

3.2.4 • The EAC, after detailed deliberations, recommended the project for grant of

Environmental Clearance and CRZ clearance for 15 MLD desalination plant,

subject to compliance of all generic conditions applicable for such projects, and the

additional conditions as under:-

(i) All the recommendations of Odihha Coastal Zone Management Authority

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(OCZMA) shall be complied in letter and spirit.

(ii) Screens and trash bars shall be provided to avoid entry of fishes and fish

larvae in to the system.

(iii) There shall be no disturbance to the sand dunes.

(iv) Periodic monitoring of coastal water shall be carried out at outfall location.

(v) No construction work other than those permitted in CRZ Notification shall be

carried out in CRZ area.

(vi) Though the sumps and pump house are located beyond CRZ area, in view of

its proximity to sea necessary prior permission shall be obtained for

construction of sumps from the competent authority. Copy of permission

shall be submitted to the concerned Regional Office, MoEF&CC prior to the

commencement of work.

(vii) No use of any ground water for proposed multi –product SEZ/Industrial park

(viii) Identify and enhance skill development activities for the local community

which would cater to the future needs of the of Industrial park and increase

skill levels of local people

(ix) Preparation of scheme for implementation of habitat improvement and

biodiversity conservation plan and implementation schedule with the help of

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore (SACON),

and same to be submitted to MoEF&CC and its regional office within six

months. Sufficient fund provision to be made to implement the same.

(x) The tree plantation programme should be made in supervision of experts who

can guide from nursery upto the minimum 5 years maintenance period. The

species composition should made with local and fruit species and planted

suitably in strip or lonely as per the land availability with drip water/irrigation

facility. The natural water body and creek should be protected and

undisturbed except taking conservation activities.

(xi) Implementation of Marine Environmental Management Plan in Toto.

(xii) A 2% of the cost of the project shall be apportioned for marine and coastal

biodiversity protection and conservation measures, to be spent by the project

proponent towards fulfilling its Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER)

during the construction and operation phases of the project.

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3.3 Development of Multiproduct SEZ and Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at

Layja Mota, Kutch District, Gujarat by M/s Sea Land Ports Ltd – Environmental

and CRZ Clearance – [IA/GJ/NCP/1702/2011 ] [F. No. 21- 68/2011-IA-III]

3.3.1 The project proponent made a presentation before EAC in its 162nd meeting held on

29-30 August, 2016 and provided the following information to the Committee:-

(i) The project involves development of Multi Product SEZ/ Free Trade

Warehousing Zone (FTWZ), DTA including Power Plants & Desalination Plant

at Village Layja Mota, Taluk Mandvi, District Kutch (Gujarat). The geographical

co-ordinates of the site are 22º 56’ 11” North Latitude and 69º 14’ 20” East

Longitude. The SEZ/FTWZ & DTA (~3,473 acres) & the proposed utility

corridor (~124 acres) encompass areas falling under Six (06) villages namely

Layja Mota, Godhara, Ratadiya Mota, Undoth, Nana Layja and Bayat.

(ii) Multiproduct SEZ/FTWZ is proposed to be developed in an area of ~3,473

acres. In addition, an area of ~124 acres is to be used for the dedicated Utility

Corridor. The details of SEZ land allocation (in acres) for various industries are

as follows:

• Coal based 4,000 MW TPP and 60 MLD Desalination Plant - 1,298

• Gas Based 2,000 MW CCPP - 88

• Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) - 645

• Other industrial units with supporting infrastructure - 1,291.5

• Non-processing area with allied social infrastructure - 150.5

(iii) The dedicated utility corridor, about 8.95 km long (60 m wide) is planned from

SEZ boundary to proposed Shipyard cum Jetties including LNG terminal at

Nana Layja coast.

(iv) The estimated fresh water demand comprises of all forms of water usage in

processing (including thermal power plants), non-processing area and DTA.

Water demand for different industries, common areas, utilities and NPA are

estimated as 70.7 MLD. After considering reuse of treated wastewater and fire

fighting water as one time demand, net fresh water requirement is 54.63 MLD.

The fresh water will be met from proposed 60 MLD desalination plant within

the SEZ. The total seawater requirement for the proposed 4000 MW Coal

based TPP, 2000 MW gas based combined power plant and 60 MLD

desalination plant is 1206.4 MLD. Permission from GMB on sea water

withdrawal was obtained.

(v) Industrial process wastewater, washings, cooling tower and boiler blow down,

etc., in processing area, from all the units in the SEZ/DTA and the sewage will

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be generated. In order to achieve effective/efficient treatment in CETP,

sewage generated in processing area is proposed to be mixed with industrial

effluents at aeration tank in secondary treatment. Considering the

heterogeneous effluent characteristics, SEZ regulation for wastewater

treatment at DTA, to achieve most effective treatment of wastewater from all

industrial zones, and to avoid long-term O&M issues as suggested by MoEF,

five CETPs are proposed. Among them, two CETPs are with zero discharge

(i.e., one at DTA 2 and one at NW area for focus engineering goods) and

other three CETPs (one for Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals, one for

Non‐Metallic Minerals, Textiles and Handicrafts, and one for Engineering

goods, FTWZ, shipping and textiles industries) the treated wastewater are

proposed to be discharged through marine outfall. From 4000 MW TPP

premises, approximately 4.68 MLD of wastewater (effluent) and 0.384 MLD of

sewage will be generated and ETP of 4.7 MLD and STP of 0.4 MLD capacity

of treatment plant is proposed. The effluent treated water will be used for

coal/ash handling plant, greenbelt application, etc. During rainy season, about

110 m3/hr (2.64 MLD) of treated water from TPP will be sent to marine outfall

after meeting prescribed standards. From 2000 MW TPP premises,

approximately ETP of 0.47 MLD of and STP of 0.09 MLD capacities is

proposed. The treated effluent will be used for greenbelt application.

(vi) Components in CRZ area: Entire SEZ/ FTWZ/DTA and utility corridor of

about 7.8 km fall outside CRZ area. The project associated facilities/

components falling under CRZ area are:

• Sea Water Intake pipeline, intake pump house, intake system - CRZ IV, IB

• Marine Outfall pipeline and diffuser system – CRZ IV, IB

• Utility corridor (UC) Consists of Coal conveyor ; NG pipeline, Transmission

tower, Road, Intake Pipeline; Outfall Pipeline - CRZ III, IB and 1A

(vii) The Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has

recommended the project vide their letter dated 29th June, 2016

(viii) The CRZ mapping/HTL & LTL demarcation of the proposed project has been

carried out by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO). The main SEZ/FTWZ/

DTA is located outside CRZ influential area. The associated facilities like

intake/outfall system and the utility corridor fall in CRZ area and these are

permissible as per CRZ Notification, 2011.

(ix) The industries proposed in the SEZ shall have their independent

Hazardous/Non-hazardous waste collection and segregation system. These

segregated wastes shall be further compacted for volume reduction and out of

this organic waste can be used for composting or vermi-composting. The other

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wastes like paper, plastic and metal scraps shall be sent to GPCB approved

recycling units. The sludge generated from STP shall be composted and will

be used as manure for greenbelt/green areas development. The industries

shall have a temporary storage facility for 30 days detention which will be

designed as per the requirement. However, STP and CETPs will have a

temporary storage facility in their premises. Hazardous waste generated from

the SEZ shall be sent to nearby TSDF approved by GPCB. It is proposed to

have a Sanitary landfill site at SEZ along with Organic Waste Convertor

(OWC) facility at NPA area. In addition, it may be required to send the

municipal solid waste generated to Vermi Compost plant at Mandvi/biomass

plant at Kothara.

(x) The power required during operation phase of the SEZ/FTWZ including DTA

but excluding Power plants and desalination plant is 360 MW. About 320 MW

for Power plants and 12.5 MW for Desalination plant are required. The total

power requirement of about 692.5 MW will be sourced from in-house power

generation.

(xi) Solar Power Harnessing has been proposed within the 4000 MW TPP and

2000 MW gas based power plant and SEZ and DTA built up areas particularly

at available roof tops. The available technologies for generating solar power

are mainly Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) Cells and Solar Thermal. Technology of

Solar PV Cells is suitable for solar power generation with proper utilization of

the roof top areas available on the roofs of buildings/structures within the

industry premises. Based on the availability of rooftop area for solar power

installation, 4 MW of solar power generation is considered in SEZ excluding

power plants.

(xii) RWH is proposed as a part storm water management.

(xiii) Parking requirements will be provided; Logistic zones meant for truck parking

are provided within processing area. This parking space will serve the trucks

until custom clearance to enter the SEZ.

(xiv) Estimated project cost for development of SEZ including proposed power

plants is around Rs. 38,741 Crores and Rs. 502 Crores for DTA.

(xv) If the project involves Marine disposal: Yes; A common marine outfall

system is proposed for return cooling water discharge from 4000 MW coal

based thermal power plant & 2000 MW Gas based thermal power plant, reject

brine from 60 MLD Captive Desalination plant, CETPs treated discharge and

discharge from Shipyard cum captive jetties including LNG terminal. The total

marine outfall discharge quantity is around 921.4 MLD.

(xvi) Based on the mathematical model study, the discharge point is suggested at

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10.3 m of water depth at Latitude 69°13'49.13"E N; Longitude 22°48'52.63"N,

which is at ~2.3 km from the shore. Considering the discharge quantity, it is

proposed to have four pipelines to carry the effluent to the outfall location.

Each pipe is proposed to have a 25 m long diffuser aligned 900 to the coast.

Each of the diffuser can have five risers with two ports of 0.3 m diameter on

each riser. The centre to centre spacing between risers can be 5 m. The

results of the same are:

• Excess salinity @100 m: 0.5 ppt; @500m: 0.25 ppt

• Excess temp.@100 m: 0.25oC; @500m: 0.15oC

• Excess salinity & temperature beyond 0.3 ppt and 0.15oC or more will never

reach shore or intake location.

• Temporal-Maxima: maximum excess salinity was 0.54 ppt & maximum

excess temperature was 0.3°C.

• These variations are comparable with the seasonal variations of temperature

and salinity of coastal waters.

(xvii) Location of intake/outfall: Seawater Intake system - 69°13’ 58.6”E, 22° 49’

15.9”N (Planned between breakwaters) and Seawater Outfall system - 69° 13'

49.13"E, 22° 48' 52.63"N (at 10.3 m Water Depth).

(xviii) Dredging details, disposal of dredge material: Not applicable. Only 4 m

trenching of seabed for construction of sub seabed intake & outfall pipelines.

(xix) Details of water bodies, impact on drainage if any: There are some natural

drains of lower order passing through the project site. Storm water drainage

networks for the Project are planned by diverting such drains. Outlets are

proposed for the storm water towards natural sloping which can be used

during monsoon. Outlets will be connected to existing natural drainage

network.

(xx) Proposed project is not falling within 10 km of any Eco Sensitive Area as

defined/declared by GoI and GOG. A Reserve Forest “Dhuva Reserve Forest”

is located at a distance of 10.7 km from the project site. Minor part of the

proposed utility corridor passes through Sand dune area which is a

permissible activity. As per GCZMA recommendations, the corridor will be

constructed atleast 1 m above the height of sand dune.

(xxi) The project benefits are given below:

• Increase in the infrastructure resources due to the project in the region by the

way of additional/improved transport, communication, health facilities, drinking

water facilities, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and other basic facilities will

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be created;

• Due to proposed project, surrounding villages and region would get maximum

benefits such as considerable number of direct and indirect employment, skill

development activities to the employable youth in the region, better quality of

educational and medical facilities to the local people, improvements to

physical and social infrastructures also catering to the growing demand-

supply gap of physical and social infrastructure etc,

• Quality of life in the region is likely to improve due to the creation of jobs for

the local people so that the dependency changes and there will be more than

one earning member in the family, which will provide economical freedom and

would facilitate a higher standard of living with better facilities

• As a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, it is

envisaged to create better and quality health care facilities, education facilities,

etc.

• Improvement in the trading, marketing as well as value addition of local

products.

• The proposed project shall further act as a catalyst to industrialization and

urbanization of the region; Overall economic growth of Kutch District and

Gujarat State.

(xxii) Employment potential: The expected direct employment is about 45,000.

(xxiii) The proposed project is categorised under Industrial Estates listed as Item

7(c) in the Schedule of the EIA Notification, 2006. The project area is more

than 500 ha and houses category A and B industries.

(xxiv) Details of Forest land involved, if any: No forest area is involved.

(xxv) Terms of Reference was granted vide letter No.21-68//2011-IA-III dated 5th

March, 2013, validity extended on 13th July, 2016.

(xxvi) Public hearing was held on 12th December, 2014 at, Mota Layja Village,

Mandvi taluk, Kutch district, Gujarat.

3.3.2 The project was earlier considered by the EAC in its 162nd meeting held on 29-30

August, 2016, wherein the EAC noted the details as under:-

(i) The project envisages development of Multi-product SEZ/Free Trade and

Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) & Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) with 4000 MW coal

based TPP, 60 mld desalination plant, 2000 MW gas based Combined Cycle

Power Plant, other industrial units and non-processing area with

supporting/social infrastructure, utility corridor in a total area of 3473 acres at

Layja Mota village in District Kutch (Gujarat).

(ii) The dedicated utility corridor, about 8.5 km long, 60 m wide and covering an

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area of 124 acres, is planned from SEZ boundary to the proposed shipyard

cum jetties site at Naya Layja coast.

(iii) The utility corridor shall cater to coal conveyors, LNG pipeline, power

evacuation tower, intake/outfall pipeline, waste water conveyance pipeline,

road etc.

(iv) The ToR for the project ‘Development of Multi-product SEZ and Free Trade

and Warehousing Zone’ was granted by this Ministry on 5th March, 2013 valid

for 2 years. Its validity period was later extended upto 4th March, 2017.

(v) The Ministry has accorded EC to ‘Supercritical Thermal Power Plant of 3960

(6x660) MW’ at village Layja Mota, Mandvi Taluk in District Kutch (Gujarat)

vide letter dated 26th June, 2015 in favour of M/s Nana Layja Power Company

Ltd based on the recommendations of the sectoral EAC. One of the specific

conditions reads as:

“The activities attracting CRZ clearance shall only be initiated after obtaining

prior CRZ clearance from the competent authority. A copy of the same shall be

submitted to the Ministry and its Regional Office.”

(vi) As per the NIO report, the entire SEZ/FTWZ/DTA and utility corridor of about

7.8 km out of a total length of 8.5 km, fall outside CRZ area. The project

associated facilities/ components falling under CRZ area are:

• Sea Water Intake pipeline, intake pump house, intake system - CRZ IV, IB

• Marine Outfall pipeline and diffuser system – CRZ IV, IB

• Utility corridor (UC) Consists of Coal conveyor ; NG pipeline, Transmission

tower, Road, Intake Pipeline; Outfall Pipeline - CRZ III, IB and 1A

(vii) The Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has recommended

the project vide their letter dated 29th June, 2016.

(viii) Public hearing was conducted on 12th December, 2014.

(ix) The project proponent has relied upon this Ministry’s OM dated 24th December,

2010 on procedure for consideration of integrated and inter-linked projects,

and a common EIA report has been submitted covering impact of each of the

component in a comprehensive manner after obtaining ToRs from each of the

sectoral EACs.

During deliberations, the observations of the EAC included the following:-

(i) In terms of the requirement contained in para 4(i) of the CRZ Notification, 2011,

the sectoral EAC was required to consider the proposal for grant of EC to the STPP

of 3960 MW, inclusive of the intake and outfall facilities proposed for that, only after

having been recommended by the SCZMA, and the same to be mentioned in the EC

accordingly.

(ii) In terms of the Ministry’s OM dated 24th December, 2010, public hearing was to

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be conducted based on the common EIA report so prepared, for each component as

per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. The project proponent was unable to

clarify the same.

(iii) In terms of the above said OM, the proposals for EC in respect of all the sectoral

components of the project were to be submitted simultaneously. The same has not

been done in the instant case, and the proposals are at different stages.

(iv) The relevance of the said OM (project proponent has relied upon) for such

projects also attracting the provisions of the CRZ Notification, 2011, needs to be

looked into.

(v) The concerns raised by the Conservation Action Trust regarding environmental

impacts of the project, are serious, and need to be suitably addressed by the project

proponent.

(vi) The Committee appreciated the earnestness and diligence of the project

proponent and the consultant, though it is a very complex proposal and would need

clarity in the road map for granting clearance.

The EAC, after deliberations, had desired that the Ministry may examine the proposal

vis-a-vis the procedure detailed in the said OM, read with the relevant provisions of

the CRZ Notification, 2011 to arrive at the appraisal mechanism to be followed in

such cases. The project proponent was also asked to respond to the concerns of

Conservation Action Trust through a para-wise response. The proposal was

deferred.

3.3.3 The project was again considered by EAC in its 163rd meeting held on 9th

September, 2016, wherein the EAC was informed about the appraisal mechanism of

the instant mechanism involving SEZ (requiring EC under the EIA Notification, 2006)

along with the intake and outfall facilities requiring CRZ clearance for the portion

falling in CRZ area. The Committee was also informed that the proposal needs

comprehensive examination from CRZ perspective.

After the presentation made by project proponent, especially highlighting their

response in reply to the earlier observations of the EAC, the Committee noted the

following:-

(i) There are many legal entities who could be designated as project proponents,

and are involved in developing the SEZ, Port, TPP, CCPP, and/or other identified

industrial units. The different documents submitted reveal non-uniformity in this

regard e.g. public notice issued by GPCB for conducting public hearing reflects M/s

Sealand Ports Pvt Ltd as the project proponent, for CRZ mapping, the clients are

named as M/s Sealand Ports Pvt Ltd, M/s Avash Logistic Park Pvt Ltd, M/s Nana

Layja Power Company Ltd, whereas the ToR for the instant proposal has been

issued in the name of M/s Sealand Ports Pvt Ltd, M/s Avash Logistic Park Pvt Ltd.

This needs to be clarified appropriately.

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(ii) Since the proposal involves discharge of effluents also, the project proponent

was required to apply to the GCZMA along with the ‘No Objection Certificate’ from

the concerned SPCB. The same was not done.

(iii) The public hearing was allowed to be conducted by Hon’ble High Court of

Gujarat vide order dated 11th December, 2014. The project proponent should provide

the final outcome of the same.

(iv) The CRZ mapping in respect utility corridor, especially around the creek, is not

correct and needs to be reviewed and authenticated by the authorised agency.

(v) Since the proposal involves combined intake and outfall facilities for all the

constituent units of SEZ, cumulative impact on the marine eco-system is of prime

concern and needs in-depth deliberations. That necessitates ascertaining the

pollution loads from the individual units along with the characteristics, and also a

relook at the conditions stipulated in the EC by the sectoral EACs.

(vi) In view of the fact that intake and outfall facilities remain an integral part of the

Super Critical Thermal Power Plant, and accordingly, as required under the

provisions of the CRZ Notification, 2011 read with section 8(v) of the EIA Notification,

2006, the EAC desired that the Ministry may examine if the EC for the TPP was to be

granted after appraising the proposal from CRZ perspective also.

(vii) The CRZ area around the utility corridor is having significant sand dunes, which

needs to be visited for contouring and geo-morphological characteristics of the area.

The Committee felt the necessity for an expert opinion in this regard through a site

visit.

(viii) A substantial part of the SEZ area and the complete area of 124 acres for the

very crucial utility corridor, are yet to be acquired by the project proponent. In terms

of this Ministry’s OM dated 7th October, 2014, the project proponent were asked to

submit copies of the State Government Notification for acquiring the Government

land and the letters of intent or purchase agreements from the private land owners.

The EAC, after deliberations, had desired that the Ministry may examine the instant

proposal for the adequacy and applicability of proposed environmental safeguards

for the constituent units of SEZ and for which stand alone ECs have been issued or

are in advanced stages without accounting for intake and outfall facilities. The

Ministry may like to structure and schedule the sequence of presentations before the

different EACs.

The EAC sought detailed clarification and inputs in respect of its observations

contained in para above. The proposal was, therefore, deferred.

3.3.4 During deliberations in 177th meeting held on 16th October the EAC noted the

following:

(i) No clarity on land details for proposed SEZ/FTWZ area and utility corridor.

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(ii) Submission of details with CETP designs proposed different industries to be

housed in SEZ/FTWA with effluent and treated effluent characteristics.

(iii) Copy of Judgment of High court of Gujarat with writ petition (PIL) No 325 of

2014.

(iv) Further, more clarity on cumulative impact of marine eco system and pollution

loads on individual units along with characteristics.

(v) Four number of pipes is slightly complicated to execute and also to maintain.

What would be monitoring mechanism for outfall leaks.

(vi) Submission complete documentation on marine intake/outfall.

(vii) Details about court cases pending against the setting up of 4000 MW

Thermal power plant & 60 MLD desalination plant and 2000 MW Gas based

combined cycle power plant ,where EC was already granted by MoEF&CC.

After deliberations, the EAC deferred the proposal for further consideration on above

points.

Further to have correct assessment of the site specific issues with respect to CRZ

clearance point of view, a sub-committee of the EAC shall inspect the project site,

verify the relevant document/reports on above mentioned points and furnish its report

to MoEF&CC, which would be placed before the EAC for further consideration of the

proposal.

3.4 Expansion of industrial area Kuber, in Ranpur village, Kota District, Rajasthan

by M/s RIICO - Further consideration for Environmental Clearance

[IA/RJ/MIS/30788/2014] [F. No. 21-2/2014-IA.III]

3.4.1 The project proponent made a presentation and provided the following information to

the Committee:-

(i) The proposal is for expansion of the existing Kuber Industrial area at Ranpur

Village, Tehsil Ladpura, District Kota (Rajasthan).

(ii) The proposed expansion would involve an additional area of 228.86 acre,

comprising a total number of 91 plots, in Ranpur village, Ladpura Tehsil of

Kota district, Rajasthan and now envisaged to house stone processing

(polishing, cutting, splitting etc.), steel re-rolling units falling under Category B.

General engineering, stone processing (polishing, cutting & Splitting etc), Agro

Food processing units, service and ancillary industries, agro and food

processing industries, non-polluting industries etc are the ones housed in this

expansion.

(iii) The existing Industrial area of Kuber, Ranpur has been developed in phases

between 1997 and 2006 in a total area of 536.75 acres. It consists of four

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different parks like (i) Industrial area (Kuber), (ii) Institutional Area, Ranpur, (iii)

Agro Food Park phase-I and (v) Agro Food Park phase-II; Ranpur. The agro

food park had come up under a scheme of Ministry of Food Processing,

Government of India.

(iv) Water requirement: During operation phase, estimated total water demand for

Kuber expansion about is 962.5 KLD. The prime source of water will be

Chambal River and supply provided from Public Health Engineering

Department (PHED) Government of Rajasthan has agreed to supply piped

water to this industrial area on seniority basis from Akhailgadh. RIICO agreed

and deposited required amount with PHED for execution of the scheme at the

earliest.

(v) Waste water quantity, treatment capacity, detail: Low water intensive units

are envisaged in the proposed expansion. Hence wastewater generation would

be either nil or very minimum. Thus, the individual units will have their own

effluent treatment plants for treating their effluents and recycling the same in

their units. These units will achieve Zero Liquid Discharge.

(vi) Solid waste management: Since the proposed industries, mainly, are of stone

grinding, polishing and general engineering in nature the anticipated industrial

solid wastes are of inert and non-toxic in character. Individual units in

accordance with the directions and guidelines of State Pollution Control

Board/Central Pollution Control Board will handle and manage these wastes.

(vii) Hazardous Waste Management: Used waste oil and Lead acid batteries are

the anticipated hazardous wastes in the proposed expansion. Individual units

shall collect their used oil and store in a secured place as per the guidelines of

the pollution control board and periodically sell to the authorised recyclers in

accordance with the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and

Transboundary) Rules, 2008. The used lead acid batteries will be managed

and handled in accordance with the Batteries (Management and Handling)

Rules, 2001.

(viii) Water bodies: Chambal River is the nearest water body from project site; river

bank from proposed project site is at about 8.5 km.

(ix) Green belt development: For the purpose of green belt 10.12% of the total

project area is earmarked. The total number of trees to be planted is about

12,000.

(x) Investment/Cost: Rs. 5269.40 Lakhs.

(xi) Wildlife issues: The project site is located at 8.5 km from National (Ghariyal)

Chambal Sanctuary, and 6.5 km from the buffer area of Mukandra Tiger

Reserve. The project proponent has applied for necessary wildlife clearance

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from the Standing Committee of NBWL. In view of the given location of the

project site, the project requires appraisal under Category A by the EAC in the

Ministry.

(xii) Employment potential: The impact of the project on economic aspects can

clearly be observed. The proposed project activities will provide employment to

persons of different skills and trades. The employment potential will ameliorate

economic conditions of low income families directly and provide employment to

many other families indirectly who are involved in business and service

oriented activities.

(xiii) Benefits of the project: Proposed project will result in considerable growth,

stimulating the industrial and commercial activities in the region. Small and

medium scale industries may be further developed as a consequence.

(xiv) The ToR for the proposed development was accorded on 18th September,

2014.

(xv) Public hearing for the project was conducted on 26th June, 2015.

3.4.2 The proposal was earlier considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 27-28 April,

2016 wherein the EAC noted that the proposed industrial project is 8.5 km from the

National Chambal Sanctuary and 6.5 km from the Mukandara Hills Tiger Reserve.

The steel re-rolling, stone cutting and processing industries are expected to generate

sound and particulate matter, dust pollution in the vicinity of an eco-sensitive zone.

The project proponent should carry out studies to assess the expected levels of

pollution and mitigation barrier as well as threshold.

3.4.3 During deliberations in the 160th meeting held on 28-29th June, 2016, the EAC noted

the following:-

(i) The area surrounding the proposed project area is highly sensitive from the

environmental point of view. The Mukandara Hills Tiger Reserve is at a distance of

less than 9 km from the project site. The Chambal Gharriyal Sanctuary is at a

distance of 8.5 km. The project proponent has failed to submit the boundary of the

protected areas.

(ii) The proposal involves setting up of industrial units (on 91 identified plots) in an

additional area of 228.86 ha, and as such, it would be the expansion of existing

Kuber Industrial Area in an area of 536.75 ha. Different proposed industrial

units/activities would include steel re-rolling units viz. non-toxic metallurgical

processing industry of capacity > 5000 tonnes per annum. As such, the proposal is

covered under category B.

(iii) The base line air quality values monitored during May, 2016 being on much

lower side, the Committee was not convinced about the reliability of the ambient air

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quality, where PM10 levels are almost half of the NAAQ standards. Such values in a

State like Rajasthan (supposed to be higher background PM10 levels) in the month

of May need to be crosschecked by a third party for its authenticity.

(iv) The Committee is of the view for the proposed industries could be high noise

and dust emitting industries to confine these activities only to day time operation.

The sensitive wildlife in the close vicinity of the area could be endangered. The

Committee is of the considered view for the Ministry may like to get the background

PM 10 study done through a third party if the project proponent wishes to pursue the

request for EC any further. The Committee was informed that the project proponent

has moved the National Wildlife Board for obtaining necessary clearances.

After deliberations, the EAC deferred the proposal.

3.4.4 During deliberations in 177th meeting held on 16th October the EAC noted the

following:-

(i) One non-toxic secondary metallurgical processing industry proposed to

expand its production to over 5000 TPA, a limit to become category ‘B’ under

Item “3(a)” of EIA notification 2006, requiring EC from SEIAA.

(ii) Project site is at a distance :

• 8.52km - National Chambal Ghariyal Sanctuary boundary

• 6.51km - Boundary of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve Buffer Zone

(iii) No. of plots proposed in Expansion – 91.Mainly sandstone cutting, polishing,

and processing units and motor vehicle workshop and IIIT (35ac).Boundary of

proposed site falls within 10km from boundaries of CGS and MHTR, hence

category ‘A’ requiring EC from central level.

(iv) The ambient air quality, where PM10 levels are more than the prescribed

standards i.e. almost double the as per the monitoring analysis results

submitted by SPCB.

3.4.5 After deliberations, the EAC deferred the project for want of following information

(i) Proponent has to submit the existing area in Ha and proposed area of

Expansion.

(ii) Certificate from Chief Wildlife Warden regarding distance of project site from

the Tiger Reserve and Sanctuary.

(iii) Submission copy of minutes of meeting of SBWL and NBWL.

(v) Copy of permission from CGWA for using of ground water.

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(vi) Copy of permission from Public Health Engineering department ,Rajasthan

water allocation from Chambal River.

(vii) A report on detailed hydrological study which includes abstraction of ground

water, water budgeting, recharging of ground water and construction of

rainwater harvesting structures for augmentation of Ground water levels

(viii) Air modelling details to be furnished in tabular form like Baseline values,

incremental values due to prediction and total values at all air monitoring

stations and also details about reasons for higher values.

(ix) Noise modelling details to be furnished in tabular form like Baseline values,

incremental values due to prediction and total values at all noise monitoring

stations as the wild life sanctuaries are with 10 km radius of the project.

(x) Baseline Air quality values are more than the prescribed standards and

comprehensive mitigation plan to be prepared to control air pollution due to

proposed Industrial area to bring down the air quality parameters within

prescribed limits.

(xi) Baseline health status within 5 km and 10 km radius of proposed industrial

area to be furnished as present air quality values are more than prescribed

standards.

(xii) A comprehensive study on the impact of SEZ on Chambal WLS be to

prepared by state forest department and Wildlife Institute of India.

3.5 Goregaon - Mulund Link Road, Mumbai by M/s Municipal Corporation of

Greater Mumbai – Further consideration for Terms of Reference -

[IA/MH/MIS/65826/2017] [F. No. 10-40/2017-IA.III]

3.5.1 During the meeting, the project proponent along with EIA Consultant Fine Enviro

Tech, Mumbai made a presentation and provided following information to the

Committee:-

(i) The project is for development of Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, Mumbai by

M/s Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

(ii) The proposed project Goregaon-Mulund link road is a twin tunnel road

designed for 3+3 lanes. It starts at Goregaon Film City and ends at the

Mulund near Amar nagar.

(iii) Total length of alignment with approach road is 5.96 km (Tunnel underneath

Sanjay Gandhi National Park 4.7 km) and road width is 45.7 m.

(iv) The main Tunneling method for twin tube of 4.7 km would by Tunnel Boring

Machine (TBM), two TBM of 14.2 m dia each.

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(v) Diversion of forest land required for 21.5 ha, i.e., area of tunnel underneath

Sanjay Gandhi National Park).

(vi) Water requirement:107KL/day.

(vii) Power requirement: Diesel Generator Sets will be used during Construction

phase. The power for TBM will be obtained from M/s BEST undertaking and

M/s TATA Power Company Ltd.

(viii) Solid waste management: 2 million Cubic meter muck will be generated

during tunnelling. This muck will be used for back filling of Bhiwandi

abandoned quarries and reclamation of coastal road Mumbai project.

(ix) R&R involved in this project:15 Nos structures in Film city side and 700 Nos

structures in Nahur side.

(x) Investment/Cost: Cost of the project is Rs. 2000 Crores.

(xi) Benefits of the project: The travel time will get reduced by almost one hour

between Mulund and Goregaon and traffic congestion on Western Express

Highway and the Link Roads will be substantially reduced.

(xii) Trees cutting: 25 Nos of trees would be affected in Nahur side and 600 nos. of

trees would be affected in Film city side.

(xiii) Employment potential:

(xiv) Court cases, if any: No.

3.5.2 Though the Committee recognized the need for better east-west connectivity for

Mumbai region, the Committee was not convinced on item no 3.6.1 (viii), (x), (xi) as

presented. The EAC, after detailed deliberations, requested additional details before

grant of TOR as follows

(i) Clearly establish the need of link road (using following points: 2 to 5)

especially since it is passing under the national park and in-between two vital

water reservoirs both are life line of Mumbai.

(ii) Traffic models (scenario of ease in traffic) simulated against the current

conditions of the east-west link roads against the improvement of the same by

making them all season pothole free and high quality, removing illegal

structures if any and by having traffic dispersal plans at both ends of exits of

the current east west links.

(iii) Provide cumulative road development plan for the region (including those by

other departments like MMRDA, MSRDC etc) and considering the ongoing

projects like Metro and east-west connectivity of Metro, coastal road, eastern

free way etc and how the proposed link is still necessary.

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(iv) Since the proposed link is to be connected to existing highly congested

Mulund region, provide traffic inflow and dispersal plan including how it will

address toll congestion at Mulund-Thane toll plaza with additional volume that

will come through proposed link.

(v) Also provide traffic inflow and evacuation plan at Goregaon end of the link

since this region is also extremely congested region.

(vi) Credible proof for submission of application for diversion of forestland for

underground rights.

3.5.3 During deliberations in 177th meeting held on 16th October the EAC noted the

following:-

(i) Submitted Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for period between 2014 to

2034 in line with National Urban Policy, 2006.

(ii) Under CMP study, the traffic volume count survey was carried out across the

four screen lines. The traffic volume count survey was carried out at 10

intersections at Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR).

(iii) Existing condition of road network in terms of road width, encroachments,

bottlenecks, adjoining landuse, traffic condition, importance of various links

in the network.

(iv) Feasibility of improving and upgrading the network.

(v) Study the existing traffic from other two East-West Link Roads.

(vi) Cumulative Road Development Plan for the region.

(vii) The Goregaon Munda Link Road currently does not provide direct

connectivity to eastern and western neighbourhoods of the Sanjay Gandhi

National Park. The alignment of proposed GMLR will provide direct

connectivity to the eastern and western area surrounding the Sanjay Gandhi

National Park.

(viii) The proposed GMLR is still necessary even after considering all the ongoing

projects like Metro and East West connectivity of Metro, Coastal Road,

Eastern Freeway etc.

(ix) MCGM has already carried out the studies for dispersion of traffic for various

junctions and also envisages the short term and long term planning to

mitigate the traffic problems.

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3.5.4 The EAC, after detailed deliberations, recommended the proposal for grant of ToR

for development of Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, and for preparation of EIA/EMP

reports with public consultations subject to compliance of all conditions as specified

and notified in the standard ToR applicable for highways.

EAC recommended the following additional ToR to this project in addition to standard

ToR:

(i) Detailed traffic modelling study of entry and exit at both end including

decongestion plan to be carried out including all linkages leading towards

entry and exit. Modelling study must also have detailed plans for traffic

dispersal especially at both ends with special focus on Thane Check naka

and Airoli Check naka.

(ii) Analysis and modelling of traffic at exiting links using existing condition of

road network in terms of road width, pot holes, encroachments, bottlenecks,

adjoining landuse, traffic condition, importance of various links in the network

vis a vis roads that are free of pot holes, encroachments, bottlenecks and

better traffic management. The analysis clearly justify the need of the

proposed link.

(iii) Forest land diversion for underground rights to be obtained as per Forest

Conservation Act, 1980.

(iv) Subsidence study to be carried out to know about the impacts on Sanjay

Gandhi National Park.

(v) Detailed traffic studies including traffic forecasting modelling to be carried

out for justification of current link road and other link roads.

(vi) Detailed muck disposal plan including potential impacts during its

transportation and utilisation in environmentally acceptable manner to be

prepared.

(vii) The impact of proposed project on the ecology and general biodiversity

above and below ground to be carried comprising of minimum three season

and not less than 12 months. A mitigation plan for the same to be also

developed.

(viii) Noise and vibration study and its mitigation plan to be carried out to assess

the impact on the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in general comprising of

minimum three seasons and not less than 12 months.

(ix) Noise and Vibration Impact study and its mitigation plan specific to burrowing

fauna and nocturnal fauna of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park to be done

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comprising of minimum three season and not less than 12 months.

(x) Cumulative Impact Assessment of all the projects that are being planned

within, around and through Sanjay Gandhi National Park must be carried

out.

(xi) Study the impact on Tulsi and Vihar lakes as the link road passes between

them.

(xii) Study on impact of proposed project on underground water flow and aquifers

including all three seasons.

(xiii) Detailed Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan including identification of site

for relocation.

(xiv) Compliance of any Court Orders regarding protection of Sanjay Gandhi

National Park.

3.6 Establishment of “Bhal Industrial Park” to be set up at villages Moti Boru and

Bholad of taluka Dholka, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s. Gujarat (Bhal)

Construction Ltd. – Terms of Reference - [IA/GJ/NCP/67353/2017] [F. No.21-

329/2017-IA.III ]

3.6.1 Proponent not attended the meeting.

3.7 Development of Smart Industrial Park at villages Ghutari and Baheta, Tehsil

Kolaras, District Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh by M/s Industrial Infrastructure

Development Corporation (IIDC)–Terms of Reference – [IA/MP/NCP/67681/2017]

[F. No. 21-330/2017-IA.III ]

3.7.1 The details of the project, as per the documents submitted by the project proponent,

and also as informed during the above said meeting along with EIA Consultant

EQMS India Pvt. Ltd. are reported to be as under:

(i) The project involves development of Smart Industrial Park, near Padora

Village, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh by Industrial Infrastructure Development

Corporation (Gwalior) Limited, Madhya Pradesh. Total are of the proposed

park is 881.69 ha.

(ii) Survey Plot no. 452, 454,457,475,484, 489, 491, 496, 505 (total 257.73 ha)

of Village Ghutari and Baheta, survey plot No. 458, 459,463, 463, 464,

465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 472, 485, 486. 495, 503 and 504 (Total 93.26

ha) of village Ghutari and survey plot No. 158/1510 (Total 540 ha) of

Baheta village

(iii) The proposed Park will have multi product industries like Food &

beverages, Textile and Wearing Apparel, Chemicals (including Pharma &

Rubber), Construction Material, Fabrication & Engg., Electricals, Electronics

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and Jems & Jewellery, Logistics etc.

(iv) IIDC, Gwalior will develop common infrastructure facilities - roads, water,

power, drainage, street lightening and green belt etc. and social

infrastructure - Bnaks, Post Office, canteen, primary health centre etc. in

this project.

(v) The industrial park will also have non processing area (for commercial

activities) and limited residential area.

(vi) Land use of the site and around the site up to 10 km radius: In general the

site is slightly almost flat and sloping towards north and north-eastern side.

Total 881.89 ha land has been identified in village Ghutari and Baheta

District Kolaras, Shivpuri, MP. The identified land for proposed smart

Industrial park is located at survey Plot no. 452, 454,457,475,484, 489, 491,

496, 505 (total 257.73 ha) of Village Ghutari and Baheta, survey plot No.

458, 459,463, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 472, 485, 486. 495,

503 and 504 (Total 93.26 ha) of village Ghutari and survey plot No.

158/1510 (Total 540 ha) of Baheta village. Presently site is un-cultivable

Barren land. The land use will be changed into industrial and residential

purpose. Proposed land has been allotted by Industry Center to Industrial

Infrastructure Development Corporation (IIDC), Gwalior.

(vii) Water requirement: 150 KLD will be sourced from ground water. Water

Requirement & Source during Operation Phase is anticipated to be 8MLD.

Water will be sourced from Sindh River. Industrial Infrastructure

Development Corporation (IIDC), Gwalior has already applied to Water

Resource Department for drawl of 5 MGD water from Sindh river.

(viii) Power Requirement & Source: During construction phase power will be

sourced from DG sets. During project operation power will be sourced from

state grid.

(a) Source -1 Location - Kolaras (south of site) Type - 222/132KV

Substation Line/ Distance - 9.2 Km 132KV Line

(b) Source -2 Location - Shivpuri (North of site) Type - 222/132KV

Substation Line/ Distance - 23.2 Km 132KV Line

(ix) Man Power requirement:

(a) Construction Phase -2000

(b) Operation Phase - about 5,000 people in different industries .

(x) Investment/Cost: Total project cost is anticipated to be INR 667.06 Crore.

(xi) Whether the project is in Critically Polluted area: No

(xii) If the project involves diversion of forest land, extend of the forest land: No

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(xiii) If the project falls within 10 km of eco- sensitive area, Name of eco-

sensitive area and distance from the project site: There is no eco-sensitive

area within the 10 km of project. Eco Sensitive Zone of Madhav National

Park is located about 2.83 km, North from the proposed project site. As per

Gazette Notification of India for Madhav National Park Dated 31 March

2016 (REGD NO. D.L. 33004/99) The Eco- sensitive zone ESZ) of Madhav

National park is spread over an area of 277.20 square kilometer with an

extent of 100 meters on the notified urban and ‘Abadi’ area side and 2

kilometers on the rest of area from the boundary of the Madhav National

Park. The proposed project site does not fall within the ESZ of Madhav

National Park hence proposal does not involves approval/clearance under

the wildlife (Protection).

(xiv) CETP/STP: During construction period the sewage generated from labor

camps will be discharged in septic tanks with soak pits. These will be

cleaned periodically.

During operation phase wastewater generated would be treated by

individual industries and the treated water shall be used by them in their

respective green area. Any excess treated water shall be used in the

greenbelt being developed by Developer. There will be no treated effluent

discharge outside the industrial area and the industrial area will function as

"Zero Discharge".

Area has been earmarked for CETP, which may come up at the later stage

of the project. As per the provisions of Developer, same shall be

constructed and run by the industrial association after taking due approvals

from the state and/or central regulatory authorities.

(xv) Terrain, level with respect o MSL, requirement of filling if any: The

topography of the site is plain. The elevation of the site ranges between 424

a msl to 461 a msl. The northern part of the site has lowest elevation.

Overall the site is sloping from south to north side.

(xvi) Tree cutting, types, numbers, girth size etc.: The identified land is barren

and rocky land with scanty shrubby vegetation. Necessary Permission for

tree cutting shall be obtained from the concerned department.

(xvii) Rehabilitation involved if any: No

(xviii) Water bodies, diversion if any if any: No Nala or stream is crossing the site

hence not applicable.

(xix) Court cases if any: None.

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(xx) Employment potential: There would be temporary influx of people during the

construction phase of the project. Total employment generation during

construction phase will be 2000. However, during the operation stage of the

project, direct employment will be generated for about 5,000 people in

different industries to be located in this industrial park and indirect

employment will be generated for about 20,000 people.

(xxi) Benefits of the project: Proposed industrial area development at Padora,

Shivpuri, Gwalior will be beneficial:

(a) To improve the Industrial Infrastructural facilities in Gwalior district

(b) Government’s positive attitude towards the industrialization

(c) There will positive impacts on the socio – economic status of the

surrounding areas

(d) More employment opportunities will be generated

(e) infrastructure development such as improvement to roads, UGD lines,

street lights, parks, parking area etc will take place.

3.7.2 After detailed deliberation, the EAC advised the proponent to re-submit the revised

Form-1 application for TOR due to following reasons:

(i) There is discrepancy in the project area.

(ii) No ground water to be used for the said project

(iii) National Highway is passing through the project area and proponent also

agreed to exclude the Highway from the project area and re-submit the

revised application as per advise of EAC.

(iv) Certification of Chief Wildlife Warden is required regarding distance of Madhav

National Park from the proposed site.

(v) Certificate of Chief Wildlife Warden stating that the project will have no impact

on Madhav National Park and that the project doesn’t fall within or near any

wildlife corridor.

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Annexure-I

Report and Recommendations of Site Inspection of the project Development of Baggad

Industrial Area near Village Baggad, Tehsil Bhim, District Rajsamand (Rajasthan) by M/s

RIICO Limited.

1.0 Back ground :

The project involves Industrial Area Development (Baggad Industrial Area) near Village

Baggad, Tehsil Bhim, District Rajsamand (Rajasthan) by M/s RIICO Limited. The project is

located at 25°35’59.77”N Latitude and 73°53’53.74”E longitude. Due to presence of Todgarh

Roali Wildlife sanctuary located at 3.37 km from the proposed industrial area, Project Falls

under Category “A” Schedule No. 7 (c) Industrial estates /Parks/ Complex/ areas, export

processing Zone, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotic Parks, Leather complex as per

MoEFCC‟s EIA Notification 2006 and further Amendment (2009).ToR was granted vide

letter No.21-103/2015-IA.III dated 18th June, 2015. The public hearing was conducted on

17th January, 2017, Gram Panchyat Building Village Baggad, Teshil-Bhim

The mater was presented in its 169th meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee held on 6-7

April, 2017 for projects related to Industrial Estate/Area, SEZ and Highways. EAC

observations in this regard were as follows.

(i) The proposed industrial area in a total area of 103 ha, would house mineral/marble based

industries with the raw material obtained from Udaipur and nearby areas.

(ii) Proposed industrial area is at a distance of 3.37 km from the boundary of Todgarh Raoli

Wildlife Sanctuary, for which the necessary recommendations from the Standing Committee of

NBWL and subsequent permission from the State Chief Wildlife Warden has been obtained.

(iii) During the public hearing conducted on 17th January, 2017, issues were raised regarding

pollution problems, land acquisition, employment opportunities, loss of agricultural land, drying

of wells etc. None of the participants has supported the proposal.

(iii) The project area is 6.44 km away from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as well as

Kumbhalgarh IBA. It is also one of the best protected forests remaining in the Aravalli mountains.

Moreover, the project site is also 3.37 km away from Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary. Also

species listing is erroneous. Agama tuberculata or Kashmir Rock Agama is found in North

Pakistan, India (West Himalaya, Kashmir, Punjab), Nepal (Kathmandu), Afghanistan, and China

(Tibetan Plateau). None of the Scincilla spp. of Skink is found in India.

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The mater was differed stating ‘subcommittee of the EAC shall inspect the project site, verify the

relevant document/reports and furnish its report to MoEF&CC, which would be placed before

the EAC for further consideration of the proposal’.

2.0 Site visit:

Pursuant the same, a team of subcommittee of EAC, MoEF&CC comprising of following

members of visited the site from 25th to 27th September 2017.

Subcommittee of MoEF&CC

Dr. Deepak Apte (Chairman, EAC & Infra 1)

Dr. Mrs. Anuradha Sukla (Member, EAC & Infra 1)

Dr. D. Chakraborthy (Member, EAC & Infra 1)

Shri. Raghu Kumar Kodali (Member Secretary, EAC & Infra 1)

Invitees:

1. Mr. Kumar Swami Gupta, DFO (WL), Rajasmand

2. Mr. R.K Guptha Chief GM, RIICO

3. Mr. M.K Sharma Sr.RM, RIICO

4. Mr. Ajay Pandya Sr.RM,RIICO

5. Mr. T.P Guptha RM, RIICO

3. 0 Findings of the Committee:

1. Wildlife maters: The project site lies adjacent (3.37km) to Todgarh Raoli Wildlife

Sanctuary and appx 17 km from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Infract both these

sanctuaries are contagious block of forest and lie adjacent to each other.

2. According to the discussions with DFO, Rajasmand, the human-wildlife conflict is severe

in the region. Since past 8 years 380 cases of leopard attack on domestic livestock was

reported with over 3000 livestock that is killed in this time period.

3. Water related observations :

(i) Corrections to be made in water requirement for industrial area.

(ii) Ground water utilization and supply of water for drinking and domestic use.

(iii) Ground water levels monitoring and drainage plan.

4. Access and vehicular traffic issues like connectivity of access roads to highway and

promotion of road safety.

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5. EIA related issues :

(i) During Public hearing issues issues were raised regarding pollution problems,

land acquisition, employment opportunities, loss of agricultural land, drying of

wells etc raised.

(ii) Total area of the bagged industrial area.

(iii) Species listing is erroneous and corrections in land requirement details of

proposed Industrial area.

(iv) List of category of industries to be established.

SEZ is dominated with Lantana species

Interaction of Committee with locals

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4.0 Recommendations of committee:

After detailed discussions with officials of RIICO, the Committee recommend following line of

action

1. The forest of Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary and Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary are

excellent and abode to variety of wildlife. The proposed project however seems to have

no direct impact on both the sanctuaries. However, current issue of human-wildlife

conflict (particularly that with leopard along Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary) can not be

ignored. The Committee thus recommend that RIICO in consultation with DFO,

Rajasmand develop a robust human-wildlife conflict mitigation plan with special focus on

leopards, make requisite financial allocations to forest dept for the same and submit to

the Committee for consideration

2. No water intensive industry to be established in the proposed Industrial area.

3. No industry should use ground water for domestic and drinking purpose.

4. Annual ground water monitoring to be carried out by construction of piezometers

5. Permission for supply of water for domestic and drinking purpose should be obtained by

RIICO only.

6. Responsibility of EC conditions implementation should be lies on RIICO only

7. Traffic should not spill over directly on the highway Smooth merging of traffic should be

there so as to prevent congestion and promote road safety

8. Advised RIICO to make presentation before next EAC meeting to be held on 16.10.2017

on the following points.

(i) Land details with bifurcation

(ii) List of category of industries to be established

(iii) Public hearing issues raised and point wise commitment given by proponent with

find provision

(iv) Water requirement details and drainage plan

(v) Flora and fauna details